Giannis Antetokounmpo

2023 - 2 - 28

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Live coverage: Bucks vs. Nets at Barclays Center; Giannis ... (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

What is Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury status against the Nets? The Bucks will try to win their 15th straight game Tuesday night at the Barclays Center.

24](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/02/24/milwaukee-bucks-vs-miami-heat-game-score-injury-report-giannis-antetokounmpo-doubtful-feb-24-2023/69939576007/) and [missed the game against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/02/25/milwaukee-bucks-injury-report-giannis-antetokounmpo-doubtful-to-play-for-bucks-vs-suns/69942489007/). The rebuilding Magic are led by "We expect him to play," Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer said before the game. Antetokounmpo, who made [his first late-night television appearance on "The Daily Show"](https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/2023/02/27/giannis-is-a-guest-on-tonights-daily-show-with-host-hasan-minhaj/69951609007/) while in New York on Monday, is probable to return to action vs. [Marc Lasry agrees to sell his stake of the Milwaukee Bucks to Haslams](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/02/27/marc-lasry-selling-stake-in-milwaukee-bucks-to-jimmy-dee-haslam-sports-group/69948466007/) 1 seed in the Eastern Conference at 43-17 while the Nets are 34-26 and have lost six of their last eight.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Hilariously Roasts Kevin Durant on 'The ... (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo read hilarious jokes about NBA superstars written by Hasan Minhaj on “The Daily Show.”

"You keep joining super teams to win the NBA title," Giannis started. But as the Bucks challenge for the No. Much like his previous move to the 73-9 [Golden State Warriors](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors?chrcontext=WCAU), it made for perfect joke material. My man, for a dude from Slovenia, you sure look like a dude from Alabama." "Listen, Luka," Giannis started before giving the audience a smirk. Of course, the whole segment was satire.

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WATCH: Giannis Antetokounmpo roasts Kevin Durant for joining ... (CBSSports.com)

"KD, you keep joining these super teams to win a NBA title. How about we work out together sometime so I can teach you how to carry your own team," ...

He was named NBA Finals MVP for his performances during the 2017 and 2018 NBA Finals. [Phoenix Suns](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/PHO/phoenix-suns/) just days after the [Nets](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/BKN/brooklyn-nets/) traded [Kyrie Irving](/nba/players/1779901/kyrie-irving/) to the [Dallas Mavericks](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/DAL/dallas-mavericks/). That's made Durant an easy target for jokes over the years and now [Milwaukee Bucks](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/MIL/milwaukee-bucks/) star [Giannis Antetokounmpo](/nba/players/2067655/giannis-antetokounmpo/) even got in on the action. During his time with the Nets, Durant only won one playoff series. "KD, you keep joining these super teams to win a NBA title. You were my favorite player growing up and I respect your game."

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BREAKING: Giannis Antetokounmpo's Final Injury Status For Bucks ... (Sports Illustrated)

For the game, they will have their best player in the starting lineup as Giannis Antetokounmpo has been upgraded to available. Underdog NBA: "Giannis ...

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Giannis Antetokounmpo offers to teach Kevin Durant how to 'carry ... (AZCentral.com)

Giannis Antetokounmpo participated in a segment on 'The Daily Show' and 'trash talks' Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant and LeBron James.

Milwaukee proceeded to win the NBA title over the Suns in six games of the 2021 finals as Antetokounmpo scored 50 points in the Game 6 clincher and won finals MVP. Harden was traded to Philadelphia during last season and Irving was moved to Dallas before the Feb. You’re the blueprint man.” “And you’re going to get this work in the postseason.” “You’re the king for a reason. You were my favorite player growing up and I respect your game.” “I respect your game,” Antetokounmpo continued. “Listen Luka,” Antetokounmpo said. You should be checking IDs outside of a Hookah bar.” “You keep joining these super teams to win an NBA title,” he said as the video was posted Monday on YouTube. “You shouldn’t be on the court. The Suns traded Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first round picks and a pick swap to Brooklyn for Durant and T.J.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo's Daily Show appearance featured dunks ... (Deadspin)

Luka Dončić, Nikola Jokić, and Kevin Durant were not safe from The Greek Freak's wrath.

Those opportunities are usually only afforded to the Jameses and Steph Currys to show who they are without a basketball in their hands. [the two-time MVP](https://deadspin.com/these-are-the-top-five-defenders-in-the-nba-1849955327) took the time to appear on The Daily Show on Monday night, with comedian Hasan Minhaj filling in as guest host. We rarely get to see NBA players outside of arenas during the season, but

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Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo's final injury status vs. Nets ... (ClutchPoints)

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo (quad) is good to go for Tuesday night's game against the Brooklyn Nets.

But with regard to the question, Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight vs. Still, when the Bucks visit the Barclays Center on Tuesday night to play [Mikal Bridges](https://clutchpoints.com/nets-news-mikal-bridges-hilariously-ironic-answer-to-favorite-player-growing-up-amid-kevin-durant-trade), Nic Claxton, and the [Brooklyn Nets](/nba/brooklyn-nets), every Bucks fan will surely be dying to know: Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight vs. the Nets, the answer is yes. [Milwaukee Bucks](/nba/milwaukee-bucks) superstar forward [Giannis Antetokounmpo](/nba/players/ac1b0975/giannis-antetokounmpo) missed [Sunday’s game](https://clutchpoints.com/bucks-news-giannis-antetokounmpo-6-word-reaction-to-milwaukee-upset-win-vs-suns) against the Phoenix Suns due to a quad injury. [listed as probable](https://twitter.com/Underdog__NBA/status/1630319538116997120?s=20) for Tuesday’s showdown, per a tweet from Underdog Fantasy’s NBA account. The Bucks should have no problem beating the Nets on the road on Tuesday, especially with Antetokounmpo now in the lineup.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Player Props: Bucks vs. Nets (WMTV - NBC15)

The Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo included, face off versus the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday at 7:30 PM ET. Antetokounmpo, in his last game (February ...

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Reads Scripted NBA Trash-Talk, Hilarious ... (TMZ)

Giannis Antetokounmpo read some hilarious, scripted trash talk on The Daily Show on Monday ... taking shots at Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Kevin Durant.

"You keep joining these super teams to win an NBA title," Antetokounmpo said. when host Hasan Minhaj wanted to get Giannis out of his ultra-nice-guy role and into villain mode. Giannis tried to then compliment the Denver Nuggets center -- before Minhaj interrupted ... The Milwaukee Bucks superstar's "roast" of his peers all went down on "The Daily Show" ... Giannis Antetokounmpo Reads Scripted NBA Trash-Talk ... Giannis Antetokounmpo Reads Scripted NBA Trash-Talk, Hilarious Shots At Jokic, KD

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Giannis Antetokounmpo (quad) active for Bucks' Tuesday matchup (numberFire)

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (quad) will play in Tuesday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets.

[Jevon Carter out of Milwaukee's Tuesday lineup versus Nets](/nba/player-news/224806/jevon-carter-out-of-milwaukee-s-tuesday-lineup-versus-nets)February 28th, 2023 [Bucks starting Pat Connaughton on Tuesday, Jevon Carter to second unit](/nba/player-news/224805/bucks-starting-pat-connaughton-on-tuesday-jevon-carter-to-second-unit)February 28th, 2023 [Bobby Portis out of Milwaukee's Tuesday lineup versus Nets](/nba/player-news/224773/bobby-portis-out-of-milwaukee-s-tuesday-lineup-versus-nets)February 28th, 2023 [Bucks starting Giannis Antetokounmpo (quad) on Tuesday, Bobby Portis to bench](/nba/player-news/224772/bucks-starting-giannis-antetokounmpo-quad-on-tuesday-bobby-portis-to-bench)February 28th, 2023 [Giannis Antetokounmpo (quad) active for Bucks' Tuesday matchup](/nba/player-news/224771/giannis-antetokounmpo-quad-active-for-bucks-tuesday-matchup)February 28th, 2023 [Giannis Antetokounmpo (quad) probable for Bucks Tuesday](/nba/player-news/224724/giannis-antetokounmpo-quad-probable-for-bucks-tuesday)February 27th, 2023 Antetokounmpo will make his 49th appearance this season after the 28-year old was sidelined one game with a quad contusion. [Jonathan Kuminga coming off Golden State's bench on Tuesday night](/nba/player-news/224818/jonathan-kuminga-coming-off-golden-state-s-bench-on-tuesday-night)February 28th, 2023 [Naz Reid operating in bench role for Timberwolves on Tuesday](/nba/player-news/224809/naz-reid-operating-in-bench-role-for-timberwolves-on-tuesday)February 28th, 2023 [Minnesota's Rudy Gobert (illness) starting at center on Tuesday, Naz Reid to bench](/nba/player-news/224808/minnesota-s-rudy-gobert-illness-starting-at-center-on-tuesday-naz-reid-to-bench)February 28th, 2023 [Warriors starting Draymond Green (knee) on Tuesday, Jonathan Kuminga to second unit](/nba/player-news/224800/warriors-starting-draymond-green-knee-on-tuesday-jonathan-kuminga-to-second-unit)February 28th, 2023 [Minnesota's Jaylen Nowell (knee) ruled out on Tuesday](/nba/player-news/224817/minnesota-s-jaylen-nowell-knee-ruled-out-on-tuesday)February 28th, 2023 [Rudy Gobert (illness) available for Timberwolves on Tuesday night](/nba/player-news/224807/rudy-gobert-illness-available-for-timberwolves-on-tuesday-night)February 28th, 2023

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"I can teach you how to carry your own team” - Giannis ... (Sports Illustrated)

Milwaukee Bucks star, Giannis Antekonkoumpo, had some choice words for Phoenix Sun Kevin Durant during a television interview. Get the scoop here!

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Shannon Sharpe rips Giannis Antetokounmpo's Daily Show jokes (Awful Announcing)

Shannon Sharpe believes Giannis Antetokounmpo crossed a line during his recent appearance on The Daily Show.

But Sharpe is acting like Giannis was out there talking at the expense of his NBA peers as he tried to chase his “Remember what you was doing before you traded for Jrue Holiday? Because the Pro Football Hall of Famer has to know this wasn’t a big deal. Remember when what you was doing before Khris Middleton came of age? Not only were the jokes written for him, but Antetokounmpo quickly offered his own compliments after being pressured into roasting a couple of his colleagues for laughs. “I don’t think it was cute,” Sharpe griped to his Undisputed co-host Skip Bayless.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo hilariously roasts Kevin Durant on 'The ... (NBC Sports Bay Area)

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo read hilarious jokes about NBA superstars written by Hasan Minhaj on "The Daily Show."

"You keep joining super teams to win the NBA title," Giannis started. But as the Bucks challenge for the No. My man, for a dude from Slovenia, you sure look like a dude from Alabama." Much like his previous move to the 73-9 [Golden State Warriors](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors), it made for perfect joke material. "Listen, Luka," Giannis started before giving the audience a smirk. Of course, the whole segment was satire.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo hilariously roasts Kevin Durant on 'The ... (Yahoo Sports)

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo read hilarious jokes about NBA superstars written by Hasan Minhaj on "The Daily Show."

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Player Props: Bucks vs. Nets (WEAU)

Player props, stats and odds for Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. the Nets on February 28, 2023.

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